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“Urge to Kill,” the first single from the upcoming debut album by Justifications, is out now. Stream the official lyric video on YouTube (link in bio).

Based in Manchester, NH, Justifications features vocalist Guy Kozowyk and guitarist Kevin Rampelberg, both founding members of The Red Chord, alongside guitarist Mark MacDonald (Austrian Death Machine), bassist Jason Edney (Since the Flood), and drummer Tony Hersey. As Justifications, these five deliver a spirited brand of metallic hardcore, bursting with energy and memorable lyrics, recommended highly for fans of Nails, Terror, and Turmoil.

Kozowyk lays out the band’s mission statement: “Justifications is intended to be direct and fun. A knee-jerk reaction to the world around us.” Rampelberg concurs: “The music is more direct, and I think that naturally allows it to connect with people in a different way.”

Recorded by Kevin Billingslea (Lamb of God, Cruel Hand) and mixed and mastered by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Rob Zombie), “Urge to Kill” sees the quintet charge out of the gate with an infectious 2-minute blitz, packed with double-bass flurries and a ripping guitar solo. Although Justifications’ sound is a far cry from The Red Chord, fans of that band will instantly recognize Kozowyk’s commanding voice and colorful lyrics, straddling a line between sarcastic wit and blunt reality. “Your face greets me like an ulcer, starts to wreck my day / I’d rather play in traffic than see your stupid face,” he barks on the song’s verse, enunciating every word and allowing the message to really transmit. Despite the homicidal tint, “Urge to Kill” is ultimately a song about restraining impulses, not following through with them.

Justifications make its live debut on September 19th. Stand by for more show announcements and more details about the debut album, coming in 2027 on Kozowyk’s label, Black Market Activities.

9/19 - Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet Brewing (w/ Deadguy)
9/26 - Henniker, NH @ Henniker Brewing Company (w/ Pathogenic)
PR by Curran Reynolds at the Chain Band photos by Karen Jerzyk
Artwork by Mike Wohlberg 
Video by Brandon Gallagher Distributed by MRI
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Check back this Friday 9/18 for our first single/ video, Urge to Kill streaming. In the meantime check @matthewkheafy’s Chaos Hour on @fnliquidmetal where the track is already playing. Thanks for all of the early support!
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Ready for more? We’re dying to share with you! Here’s a clip of the first single, Urge to Kill streaming everywhere on 9/18. In the meantime, go check the song in its entirety on Channel 40 @fnliquidmetal on @siriusxm opening the Chaos Hour!
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The first Justifications single, Urge to Kill will be streaming everywhere next Friday, 9/18. In the meantime, @siriusxm @fnliquidmetal is the only place you can hear it. @matthewkheafy did the honor of a world premier on The Chaos Hour & opened the show with earlier this week! Go to Channel 40. Let the DJs know you want to hear it & let us know what you think! Thanks for all of the early support. Live shows start next weekend 9/19 with Deadguy!
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